Along with chats, the users will also be able to transfer their account information, group chats, chat historyTopics Show
BS Web Team | New Delhi Last Updated at July 21, 2022 11:27 IST
Mobile users who are switching from Android to iOS or vice versa will now be able to transfer their WhatsApp chats from the old device to the new one. According to a blog published by WhatsApp, users will also be able to transfer their account information, group chats, chat history, media and settings between android and iOS. However, the facility to transfer call history and display names will not yet be available to the users. How to transfer Whatsapp chat from Android to iOS?
Important things to keep in mind before transferring the files
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maintaining end-to-end encryption. The system uses Apple's Move to iOS app for Android phones, and can be initiated during the setup process for a new (or factory reset) iPhone. Note that WhatsApp chat history migration is only supported on Android devices running Android 5.0 or later and iPhones running iOS 15.5 or later. Also, both the Android phone and the iPhone need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network when the migration takes place. The following steps guide you through the process. Transfer WhatsApp Chats From Android to iPhone
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